Bilingual Parent Educator — Empower Families & Kids

Easterseals Joliet Region; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

11 paid holidays, vacation time, and个人

Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Easterseals Joliet Region is seeking a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Parent Educator to partner with families, provide guidance, education, and resources that promote healthy child development and strengthen parent-child relationships.

You will conduct home visits or office sessions, deliver an evidence-based curriculum, lead workshops, document progress, and collaborate with schools and community partners while maintaining caseload independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, Human Services, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with children and families, preferably in an educational or social service setting.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Provide home visits and/or office-based sessions with families to support parenting skills and child development.
• Deliver evidence-based curriculum and activities tailored to each family’s needs.
• Facilitate parent workshops, support groups, and community events.
• Complete documentation and maintain case files in compliance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with schools, social service agencies, and community partners to support families.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Caseload management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, Human Services, or related field

Experience working with children and families

Job description

Easterseals Joliet Region is seeking a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Parent Educator to partner with families, provide guidance, education, and resources that promote healthy child development and strengthen parent-child relationships.

You will conduct home visits or office sessions, deliver an evidence-based curriculum, lead workshops, document progress, and collaborate with schools and community partners while maintaining caseload independence.